How to treat a nasal infection?

Hello. I have a small place on my nose (similar to a bump) but it will not go away. It has been there now for around two weeks. Initially there was a very small amount of infection, and I treated it as a white head, but it won t heal.....the infection keeps returning(very little infection) and it looks pale, or blanched. Thank you.

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This pimple inside the nose, needs treatment, because it may complicate to nasal furuncles or cellulitis.You can use pain reliever as Ibuprofen 400 mg two times a day, or Tylenol. You also need antibiotics for some days.You can apply warm, moist compresses to your nose to reduce the pain and discomfort.

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